Diameter: 24.63" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by Abbot and Co 1843
Dove Bell ID: 59084 Tower ID: 22965 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Sunderland, Red House: St Cuthbert
Overview
Grid reference: NZ 364 592
A medium sized late 1950s church of light red brick with a curved and textured east wall and thin south-west tower with brass spirelet, giving the impression of a ship. The detail is sparing, patterned panelled effect to the curved east wall, long rectangular windows to the sanctuary, otherwise strip clearstorey of rectangular windows, three lights to the west end. Plain rectangular doorways with moulded lintels. The tower has long slit openings with louvres, copper-plated spike spirelet.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
5-bay nave, east sanctuary apse, north-west chapel, south west organ chamber, large south vestry and meeting room, hall off the south-west corner.
Dimensions:
Nave and chancel c30m (100ft) x 14m (46ft).
Description of Archaeology and History
Hylton Red House estate takes its name from the Medieval castle nearby. The church was built to cater for this Post-War housing estate, and is an integral part of its planned layout. The church was built in 1956-9, designed by Cordingley & McIntyre of Durham, responsible for at least 10 churches in the diocese. The hall was added in 1962 by Bernard Taylor & Associates.
Exterior Description
This is an attractive late 1950s church which is quite forward looking stylistically for the period. The detail is sparing, patterned panelled effect to the curved east wall, long rectangular windows to the sanctuary, otherwise strip clearstorey of rectangular windows, three lights to the west end. Plain rectangular doorways with moulded lintels. The tower has long slit openings with louvres, copper-plated spike spirelet.
Building Fabric and Features
Nave
20th Century 5-bay nave
Apse
20th Century east sanctuary apse
Chapel (component)
20th Century North-west chapel
Vestry
20th Century Large south vestry and meeting room
Building Materials
Brick
20th Century Church building structure.
Concrete
20th Century Church building structure
Steel
20th Century Church building structure
Copper
20th Century Roof
Interior
Interior Description
The interior is very simple but calm and dignified, painted in pastel colours, cambered steel truss roof, woodblock floors, ranks of benches. Original, attractive light stained pine furnishings with slatted ambos, good open wrought iron font and filigree baptistery screen with inset painted glass scenes from the life of St Cuthbert by the congregation. The west window has coloured glass. Organ by Vincent Electric Organ Co of Sunderland. The bell in the tower is of 1843 by Abbot & Co, Gateshead, a rare example.
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: NZ 364 592
Burial and War Grave Information
It is unknown whether the building is consecrated.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has war graves.
National Heritage record for England designations
There are no records of National Heritage assets within the curtilage of this site.
Environment
Ancient, Veteran & Notable Trees
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
There are no records of Ancient, Veteran or Notable Trees within the curtilage of this site.
Renewables
| Renewable | Installed |
|---|---|
| Solar PV Panels | No |
| Solar Thermal Panels | No |
| Biomass | No |
| Wind Turbine | No |
| Air Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ev Charging | No |
Species summary
There are no records of species within the curtilage of this site.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
'Seek advice' Species
More information on species and action to be taken upon discovery.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
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